How to find the beat in salsa music (part 1)

Well, this episode has long been coming. One of the hardest things I ever went through in my salsa 'life' was to find the beat in the music. We all go through this problem, and with this part 1 (of a multiple part series) - I will try to do my best to help you practice on how to find the beat. I will play some songs, do some counting and hopefully give you some tips on how to train your ear to listen and feel the clave of the salsa music.

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